Electuary which is Remarkably Effective

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Nicholas Alexandri

Herb Name Cinnamon Indian Spikenard Greater Cardamon Elecampane Galangal Zedoary Aniseed Fennel seed Clove Cyperus Rocket seed Black Pepper Aloeswood Nutmeg Saffron Basil seed

Latin Cinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansi Amomum subulatum Inula helenium Alpina officinarum Curcuma zedoaria Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Eugenia caryophyllus Cyperus rotundus Eruca sativa Piper nigrum Aquillaria agallocha Myristica fragrans Crocus sativus Ocinum basilicum Amount 12 drams ea. 9 drams ea. 4 drams ea. 1 dram ea.

Preparation:

Powder and mix with sufficient Honey to form an Electuary

Function:

Warms the Spleen Yang

Use:

1. Cold and Weak Stomach
2. Nausea
3. Poor appetite
4. Loathing of Food
5. Asthma
6. Catarrh
7. Cough
8. Worms
9. Bladder diseases
10. Stimulates Sexual desire

Dose:

As much as a Walnut with warm water

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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